Trump ordered the Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats that harassed United States ships
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Trump said he instructed the Navy to shoot down and destroy Iranian gunboats if they harassed United States ships at sea.
- Reuters: Trump instructs U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass U.S. shipsOpening paragraphs and quoted presidential post
People and organizations
- April 2020 Iranian gunboat threatconditional maritime-force direction
- Donald J. Trumppresident issuing the direction
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- Donald J. Trumpdirected Navy destruction of harassing Iranian gunboatsApril 2020 Iranian gunboat threat